FBI investigating Northeast El Paso shooting involving Homeland Security agents
Update: Homeland Security Investigators updated ABC-7 on the officer-involved shooting Wednesday afternoon. Spokeswoman Leticia Zamarripa released the following statement:
“Homeland Security Investigations special agents were involved in an officer-involved shooting Wednesday afternoon while conducting an enforcement action in Northeast El Paso. The FBI El Paso Field Office’s investigation is ongoing.”
Leticia Zamarripa, HSI Spokeswoman
The ongoing investigation is happening in the parking lot in front of the Whataburger on Gateway North. Investigators put up tape and continue to block off a large portion of the parking lot.
ABC-7 has a crew on the scene and will continue to bring you updates here and in our evening newscasts.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The FBI El Paso Field Office warned the public Wednesday afternoon of an officer-involved shooting in the Northeast.
The FBI says this happened at 11400 Gateway North. FBI is currently investigating. A spokesperson says the shooting happened within the last two hours or so.
Two people are in federal custody and no one was injured.
You can read the FBI statement in full below:
“The FBI El Paso Field Office is aware of the officer-involved shooting incident at 11400 Gateway North and is currently investigating the incident as an assault on a federal officer. Agents from HSI were conducting operational activities in the area. No injuries were reported. Two subjects are in federal custody currently. FBI Investigative Agents and our Evidence Response Team will be on-scene shortly.”
FBI El Paso
This is a developing story. ABC-7 is working to learn what led up to the shooting and who is now in custody.
